The Descendants
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- Drama
With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront a young real estate broker, who was having an affair with Elizabeth before her misfortune.
The Descendants is a 2011 comedy-drama film starring George Clooney as a Hawaiian land baron navigating family crisis and infidelity. After his wife falls into a coma following a boating accident, Matt King embarks on an island journey with his daughters to confront the man behind the affair. The film blends humor with emotional depth as it explores family bonds and second chances.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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George ClooneyMatt King
Shailene WoodleyAlexandra King
Amara MillerScottie King
Nick KrauseSid
Patricia HastieElizabeth King- Grace A. CruzScottie's Teacher
- Kim GennaulaSchool Counselor
- Karen Kuioka HironagaBarb Higgins
- Carmen KaichiLani Higgins
Kaui Hart HemmingsMatt's Secretary Noe
Beau BridgesCousin Hugh
Matt CorboyCousin Ralph- Matt EsecsonCousin Hal
Michael OntkeanCousin Milo- Stanton JohnstonCousin Stan
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The Descendants - Official Trailer
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The Descendants — frequently asked
When was The Descendants released?
The Descendants was released on September 9, 2011.
Where can I watch The Descendants?
The Descendants is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase on digital retailers; availability varies by region and service.
Who stars in The Descendants?
George Clooney leads the cast as Matt King, with supporting performances from Shailene Woodley, Robert Forster, and Judy Greer.
What is The Descendants about?
The film follows a wealthy Hawaiian businessman whose wife is in a coma after a boating accident; he and his daughters travel to confront the real estate broker who was having an affair with his wife, while grappling with family dynamics and personal growth.
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